How to Build a Custom Shelf Unit: Recycling at the same time

Hello and Welcome!

This Instructable consist of a How to Build a Custom Shelf Unit; and recyling at the same time. It is a spinoff idea of Innerbubba's insperational Instructable 60-Minute-Bookcase. So as always I must give credit to whom it is due. His Instructable was one of the very first that I made my favorites.

I found several cedar plamks that my neighbor was throwing out for bulk waste collection. I just couldn't let such great materials go to waste so it was time to recyle them into something else. Also I felt I could make the world a greener place blaa blaa blaa.

My son had been asking me to make this ever since I built his sister a simular one for her room see it here The 59 Minute Bookshelf . I wanted to make it fit the theme of his bedroom and this material was perfect. His bedroom has a Wildlife Refuge/Jungle theme. I wanted to try to make the shelf look like it was made out of old supply boxes so that it had a rough worn out look. I think I came close using this old cedar planks.

Tell me what you think.

Step 1: Safety, Tools, and Materials

As always safety first.

Have a safe work area.

Be aware of the follwing hazards assciated witht his project.
1. Pneumatics - compressed air can be very dangerous
2. Electrical - shocking hazards
3. Sharps - Anything that can cut or poke you
4. Tripping hazards
5. Dangerous dust - MDF dust
6. Chemicals - Spray paint

Tools used

Safety glasses
Table saw
Air compressor
Pneumatic nail gun
Sander
Tape measure
Push stick - for table saw
Ear plugs


Materials
Used Cedar board or what ever you can scrounge
1.25" brads/nails for your nail gun
Wood Glue

Comments

[andygreene]

Great write up. What software did you use to make these incredible sketches?

[Mr. Rig It]

Thanks, I used google sketch up. It's free from google.

[andygreene]

Thanks. I'll give it a shot. Google's so cool

[The Dark Ninja]

Nice! I followed the instructable on how to make one of these (your previous one) and have it holding my PS3 games right now! I've had it for about 3 years now and is still holding strong. I made mine from the wood of an old box spring.

[artist without a medium]

Cute room. I've been thinking of posting some pictures of our Tiki Bar; where we used a similar "bamboo fencing" to cover the walls.

[scafool]

OK, when I saw the pic of them in the driveway I thought they looked very crude, but the pic of them in the room shows how they fit into the theme. Very nice job.

[inkstainedheart]

What an awesome room! And I like the slat look to the shelf rather than a solid board. I might have to try this one!

[mcadwell]

I like the room! Very unique

[Transquesta]

Excellent layout! No kidding, this should be an example for others to follow on how to post a really GOOD instructable. . . .Eh, and now a question: what's up with the grass cloth? I like it . . .I think. :-)

[Mr. Rig It]

Thank you. That is Spanish Moss, I need to add more of it to add to the room. if you like it enough please vote for me in the contest. Thanks again.

[LinuxH4x0r]

Nice job! Looks good

[Mr. Rig It]

Thank you, It's always good to hear from you Linuxh4x0r.